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Saturday, February 9, 2013

Memorial planned for cultural historian Delilah Jackson

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Delilah Jackson
A public memorial tribute to Delilah Jackson, Harlem's cultural historian, who died on January 12, is planned for St. Peter's Church--New York's world-renowned jazz church--on Friday, March 8 (7-10pm).

Organized by Al Heyward, Michela Marino Lerman, Mable Lee and Cobi Narita, this tribute will feature nearly 100 jazz musicians and tap dancers along with special guest Jill Jackson, Delilah's daughter. A coffee and dessert reception will follow.

All are welcome!

St. Peter's Church
619 Lexington Avenue (at 54th Street), Manhattan
(map/directions)
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